(Wireless engineering recruiting) How to Know When you are Going to Get Fired

October 29th, 2008 admin Posted in careers |

By Musa Aykac

Although no one wants to get fired from there office job, the inevitable may always happen one day or another. So to be on the safe side, here are a few hints which may show you a small sign that the management is unhappy with you, and you never know you might be able to turn it around and keep your job.

Stop Turning up Late for Work

Firstly if you are late for work on the odd occasion, then that is understandable. We have all been stuck in traffic jams before, or have experienced public transport being cancelled. But when you start turning up late for work every single day, then you are probably asking for trouble. The first signs that people are unhappy with you would probably be in the form of ignoring you, once you start walking in to the office and everything goes silent and not even a mention of “good morning”, then you know the wind is blowing in the wrong direction.

I Can’t Believe you Did That!

If you are constantly making mistakes at work then you will definitely be heading for the door, nobody wants to employ someone that will act in such a way with there clients. There are two sides of this though, the first being where you keep making small mistakes and the second on where you have made one major mistake, which may well end up in instant dismissal.

Do Your Work and Shut up!

If you are one of these people that constantly have to talk, then there is probably a big chance that you are under achieving on the work side of things. Directors of the company are not usually allocated in the same room as the employees; therefore if you get called into the meeting room, you sure know that one of your colleagues has had enough of your voice.

Stop Turning the Office into a Play Area

Chucking things around the room, constantly singing and reading magazines is a sure way to get the boot. The office is a work area and not a play area so treat it that way; if you get caught playing around then it could also be a form of instant dismissal.

So finally if you think that any of the above applies to you, you may want to try to turn things round before you end up losing your job. The safest thing to do would ideally be, to sit on your office chair and work, in the end that is what you are paid to do.

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Why Not Consider a Career in IT?
By john mce

Any IT qualifications or experience in IT will help you with a career in IT, but many companies use their own IT tests from typing and calculating to logical problem solving to asses candidates. Increasingly academic qualifications are becoming less important than industry recognised ones or relevant experience, as the rate of change within the industry picks up more and more speed.

IT job titles can be complicated and confusing, but there are basically three types of role; programmer, operator and support staff.

Programmer

Also known as software engineer or developer. To put it simply, a programmer writes in code to get a computer or piece of software to complete a certain tasks. You are likely to be working as part of a team, all working on small individual elements of the overall operation. Only if you were experienced would you be in charge of overseeing a whole program.

Because the computers and software are constantly changing, you’ll be constantly learning new programming languages on training courses, and you will be expected to adapt to these changes.

Big IT companies tend to only recruit IT graduates, although smaller companies may accept an NVQ or relevant experience. Doing a work placement during your academic study will greatly increase your chances of being able to find a job in programming.

Qualification or no qualification, your prospective employees will probably issue an aptitude test, most likely to include basic problem solving using logic.

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Operator

Operators are responsible for setting up and maintaining computer systems. This may be a particular area, such as a network which connects users in an office or a database which users access.

Being an operator is a much more ‘hands on’ IT career. If things need setting up or altering, you will be under the desk moving cables and testing the IT systems.

You don’t need a degree, but any qualifications will help. An aptitude test will probably be carried out by employers, although many will supply training. Look for ‘trainee operator’ positions if you are less experienced.

Support Staff

This is the IT role which does not require a great deal of qualifications or experience. This involves helping other people with their computer problems.

Companies are usually happy for candidates to start at the bottom and learn on the job.

You could be working from a helpdesk, waiting for calls to come in from users needing support or just keeping checking that programmes are functioning correctly.

More important experience for a support role would include customer service and communication, although obviously any additional knowledge of computers would be beneficial.

John McE writes for Arc Consulting, specialist recruitment consultants for the Financial Services Industry, Insurance, IT Recruitment and Healthcare sectors.

The TV can be your Career Guide
By Ben Needles

Are you still sitting on your couch, having a hard time choosing a career ? Grab your remote control and TV guide. Sit back, relax, and catch a show or two on TV! Seeing your favorite characters do their work can perhaps inspire you and give you ideas on which career might be best for you .

1. Greys Anatomy, House, Scrubs
Aside from watching the love story of McDreamy and Meredith, you can start getting acquainted with the fastest growing industry in the country health care .

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this industry provided 14 million jobs in 2006, with medical and health care workers receiving an average salary of $26,290 . Continuous growth is expected from this industry; especially since the discovery of new treatments and the development of better medical equipment will definitely open up more and more jobs for millions of fresh graduates around the country.

2. CSI, Dexter, Law and Order, Bones
These shows are packed with a great combination of thrills, chills, and pure excitement! From chasing bad guys to trying to solve gruesome murder cases, crime series and police dramas give you a sneak peek on what goes on in law enforcement .

The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics emphasized the demand for more law enforcers in the country. Each local government presently employs 25-30 officers in a community to prevent police shortage in their areas. These officers receive a higher annual base salary of $44,160 - $78,547 , for their task of strengthening the security and keeping the peace in their respective communities.

3. Boston Legal, The Practice, JAG
If legal dramas are your thing, why not pursue a career in legal service ? A neophyte attorney can earn anywhere between $72,500 and $137,000 . You can practice your degree in corporate law, international law, litigation, or intellectual property .

4. Friday Night Lights, Boston Public, Teachers
TV series that take place in school or academic settings are mostly dramatic, often dealing with hard issues that students and teachers have to confront. These shows often look into the difficulties of being a teacher or a student, as well as the overwhelming feeling of fulfillment when a goal is accomplished or when you help other people achieve their dreams.

You can either be a professor, guidance counselor, or even the coach of the school team . Educational services occupy the second largest industry in 2006, accounting for 13.3 million and receiving a median earning of $77,790 , as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

So if youre having a difficult time choosing a career , your TV is not limited for entertainment — it can also be your guide to choosing a career thats best for you!